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Universal Newsreels, Release 937, December 17, 1940
in Universal Newsreels, Release 937 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 13 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about NASA, Franklin Roosevelt, and the manufacturing industry.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 937 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 13 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about NASA, Franklin Roosevelt, and the manufacturing industry.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
DEFENSE CHIEF WARNS OF ARMS DELAY
NEW YORK, N. Y.--WILLIAM KNUDSEN, DEFENSE COMMISSIONER, TELLS THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS THAT THE U. S. IS LAGGING BEHIND 30 PER CENT IN ITS ARMS RACE, ESPECIALLY AS TO THE PROMISED 1,000 PLANES A MONTH BY MARCH, 1941. HE CALLS FOR A SPEED-UP BY INDUST...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about NASA, Franklin Roosevelt, and the manufacturing industry.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
DEFENSE CHIEF WARNS OF ARMS DELAY
NEW YORK, N. Y.--WILLIAM KNUDSEN, DEFENSE COMMISSIONER, TELLS THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MANUFACTURERS THAT THE U. S. IS LAGGING BEHIND 30 PER CENT IN ITS ARMS RACE, ESPECIALLY AS TO THE PROMISED 1,000 PLANES A MONTH BY MARCH, 1941. HE CALLS FOR A SPEED-UP BY INDUSTRY AND LABOR!
F. D. R. BACK FROM DEFENSE TRIP
CHARLESTON, S. C.--Pres. Roosevelt ends his two-week "defense" tour of Caribbean bases, disembarking at the Navy base here. He faces growing demands at home for a speed-up of U. S. preparedness efforts.
CAPITAL RITES FOR AMBASSADOR
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The U. S. Capital pays final tribute to Lord Lothian, popular British envoy who died suddenly after a short illness. High administration and government leaders attend impressive funeral rites.
NEWEST BOMBER "TOPS" IN TEST
BALTIMORE, MD.--Known simply as the B-26, a new Martin bomber undergoes trials for acceptance by the Army. It has a tail turret, four-bladed propellors, and is said to be the fastest of its type in the world.
ARMY ENGINEERS BUILD BRIDGE
FORT KNOX, KY.--Modern warfare requires speed and action. That's what you get when engineers of the armored force build a pontoon bridge across the Ohio River, to transport tanks and troops to the other side.
LAUNCH NEW AIRCRAFT CARRIER
NEWPORT NEWS, VA.--A milestone in U. S. naval expansion is the launching of the new U. S. S. Hornet, swift new plane carrier designed to carry 83 planes. Mrs. Frank Knox, wife of Navy chief, does the honors.
"FRIDAY 13TH CLUB" DEFIES JINX (Exclusive)
PHILADELPHIA, PA.--Walking under ladders, breaking mirrors and doing other "bad luck" things on Friday the 13th doesn't faze members of this anti-superstition club. They try 'em all at a goofy luncheon in the Zoo!
GOLFERS VIE FOR SILVER DOLLARS
MIAMI, FLA.--A host of top-notch golfers in a pre-season tournament, for ten thousand dollars in silver. They turn "cartwheels" to win, but Byron Nelson takes first prize--all in cash. He hits the "jackpot"!
OKLAHOMA CAGERS TOP C.C.N.Y.
NEW YORK, N. Y.--"Big Time" basketball for "Big Town" fans, with the championship "Aggies" from the Southwest walloping the local quintet, 32-24, in a thrilling battle in Madison Square Garden.
VOL. 12--NO. 937
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1940-12-17, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
William S. Knudsen, 1879-1948, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
William S. Knudsen, 1879-1948, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Manufacturing industry, War materiel, Presidents, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 938, December 19, 1940
in Universal Newsreels, Release 938 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the AFL-CIO, Franklin Roosevelt, and war materials.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 938 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 8 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the AFL-CIO, Franklin Roosevelt, and war materials.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
LABOR CHIEFS PLEDGE DEFENSE AID
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Leaders of both A. F. of L. and the C.I.O. tell the nation that their organizations are 100 per cent behind defense efforts. William Green says there will be no unnecessary strikes, while Philip Murray says the C.I.O. has a plan to speed up production.
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the AFL-CIO, Franklin Roosevelt, and war materials.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
LABOR CHIEFS PLEDGE DEFENSE AID
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Leaders of both A. F. of L. and the C.I.O. tell the nation that their organizations are 100 per cent behind defense efforts. William Green says there will be no unnecessary strikes, while Philip Murray says the C.I.O. has a plan to speed up production.
38 DEAD IN MEXICAN WRECK
IGUALA, MEXICO--The worst railroad disaster in Mexican history takes a terrible toll in dead and injured. A 19-car work train, out of control rounding a turn, plunged into a gorge, ending up in shattered wreckage below.
WINDSORS SAIL AFTER U. S. VISIT
MIAMI, FLA.--America's visit of royalty ends, as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor leave on the yacht, "Southern Cross," for Nassau. The Duchess is well again, thank you, after a tooth operation.
ARMY GETS N(illegible text)W SEARCHLIGHTS
SCHENECTADY, N. Y.--First of a big order for billion-candle-power searchlights for the Army are completed at the General Electric plant. These new "Aladdins" can pick up a plane flying 25,000 feet up!
DUTCH PRINCESS VISITS F. D. R.
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Princess Juliana of Holland, royal refugee who fled her homeland to Canada, is met by Dutch Minister Loudon and Undersecretary of State Welles, as she arrives for a visit at the White House.
INDIANS GAIN BY ANCIENT TREATY
AKRON, N. Y.--Quaint ceremonies mark the annual fulfillment of a treaty made with the Indians in 1794. "Braves" and "Squaws" of the Seneca tribe receive an allotment of cloth from the government--and go into a dance!
SNOW CARNIVAL IS GALA FETE
ALTA, UTAH--Colorful scenes at Alta's first snow carnival, high in the Utah "Rockies." Our cameraman got frost-bitten and his camera froze getting these pictures--but it was worth it, you'll agree!
MEXICANS WORSHIP PATRON SAINT
LA VILLA, MEXICO--Impressive scenes as 150,000 devout Catholics gather from all parts of the country to worship at the shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, the Mexican patron saint.
FILM STARS AT GALA PREMIERE (Exclusive)
SANTA FE, N. MEX.--A bevy of screen talent is on hand for the premiere of the Western epic, "Santa Fe Trail." Errol Flynn, Rita Hayworth and others! Wait until you see them in a snow-fight--and on the ski run!
YOUNG SLUGGERS MIX IT IN RING
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Action galore marks the finals of the Diamond Belt bouts at Madison Square Garden. Youthful sluggers let go with a barrage of "rights" and "lefts" that will delight all fisticuff fans!
VOL. 12--NO. 938
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1940-12-19, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Labor and unions, Manufacturing industry, War materiel, Presidents, Labor unions, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 939, December 23, 1940
in Universal Newsreels, Release 939 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the AFL-CIO, Franklin Roosevelt, and Christmas.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 939 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 8 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the AFL-CIO, Franklin Roosevelt, and Christmas.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
KIDDIES IN XMAS BROADCAST
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Christmas greetings from all the world! Children of foreign diplomats in the Capital, attired in their native costumes, extend greetings to the children of America during a special broadcast.
WORKERS GIVE PLANE TO BRITAIN
BURBANK, CALIF.--Merry Christmas to John B...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the AFL-CIO, Franklin Roosevelt, and Christmas.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
KIDDIES IN XMAS BROADCAST
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Christmas greetings from all the world! Children of foreign diplomats in the Capital, attired in their native costumes, extend greetings to the children of America during a special broadcast.
WORKERS GIVE PLANE TO BRITAIN
BURBANK, CALIF.--Merry Christmas to John Bull! Workers at the Lockheed plane plant, working on big orders for England, donate a Hudson bomber as an Xmas present to Britain. A very practical gift in a troubled world.
AIR CADETS IN MASS GRADUATION (Exclusive)
KELLY FIELD, TEXAS--Colorful scenes as a record-breaking class of flying cadets--280 in all--is graduated at impressive ceremonies, after a demonstration of student ability aloft. New wings for defense!
FUR FASHIONS FOR SOLDIERS
SEATTLE, WASH.--Uncle Sam means to keep his picked Alaskan troops "in fashion" and also warm this Winter. Special fur jackets and parkas are shown, which should keep "Doughboys" snug and comfy in Arctic climes.
GLASS WINGS FOR PLANE TRIED
ALLIANCE, OHIO--An amazing new discovery--glass wings for planes--that may affect the entire industry. A Taylorcraft "flivver," equipped with the new glass-substance wings, takes off for its first test flight.
SWANKY NEW BEACH SHOES SEEN (Exclusive)
MIAMI BEACH, FLA.--Milady looks to her feet for that crowning touch of fashion--and sees an eye-ful! Chic new foot-wear, with trim accessories, for that "up-to-the-minute" look on sunny beaches!
LONG-SHOT WINS OPENING RACE
MIAMI, FLA.--The fans are out for the Inaugural Classic at Tropical Park, the season's opener and a thrilling race. "Master Key," a long-shot paying $105 to $2, romps home in the van to annex the big money.
VOL. 12--NO. 939
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1940-12-23, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Children, Christmas, International relations, Presidents, Labor unions, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 963, March 18, 1941
in Universal Newsreels, Release 963 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 6 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the House Un-American Activities Committee, John F. Kennedy, and war.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 963 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 6 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the House Un-American Activities Committee, John F. Kennedy, and war.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
PRESIDENT WARNS AXIS POWERS, ASKS NATION FOR UNITED EFFORT
WASHINGTON, D. C.--PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WARNS OF LONGER HOURS AND LOWER PROFITS AND CALLS UPON ALL AMERICANS FOR "ALL OUT EFFORT" TO BUILD ARMS FOR THE DEMOCRACIES. HE WARNS THE AXIS POWERS THAT AMERICA IS PLEDGED TO RESIST ALL AGG...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the House Un-American Activities Committee, John F. Kennedy, and war.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
PRESIDENT WARNS AXIS POWERS, ASKS NATION FOR UNITED EFFORT
WASHINGTON, D. C.--PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WARNS OF LONGER HOURS AND LOWER PROFITS AND CALLS UPON ALL AMERICANS FOR "ALL OUT EFFORT" TO BUILD ARMS FOR THE DEMOCRACIES. HE WARNS THE AXIS POWERS THAT AMERICA IS PLEDGED TO RESIST ALL AGGRESSOR NATIONS.
FLAMES GUT HUGE WAREHOUSE
NEW ORLEANS, LA.--Spectacular scenes of the city's worst dockside fire in 20 years--as flames sweep a block-square warehouse filled with food and other materials. Firemen fight the $3,000,000 blaze for hours!
DEDICATE NEW POWER PLANT
REDFORD, VA.--Three months ahead of schedule, Army and Government officials dedicate the $44,000,000 smokeless power plant, first of 40 munitions factories that will soon make this country the "Arsenal of Democracies."
75,000 MARCH IN IRISH PARADE
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Sure 'n it's a great day for the Irish--St. Patrick's Day in Manhattan--with thousands of troops, police, civic and other groups "swinging" up Fifth Avenue before high church and city officials.
U. S. TROOPS "STORM" PILLBOX
FORT BELVOIR, VA.--Storming "enemy" emplacements with hand grenades is just the job for the Fifth Regiment Engineers, who cross a river on "assault" boats and set the pillboxes afire with well-directed shots.
CAVALRY CADETS RIDE IN SNOW
NORTHFIELD, VA.--Colorful scenes of Norwich University R.O.T.C. cadets on mid-Winter maneuvers--on horseback! Down dangerous hillside trails--and across ice-covered stream! And when they spill! Wow!
FLOWER FETE HERALDS SPRING
SUMNER, WASH.--Spring has come to fertile Puyallup Valley in the Washington Northwest. Proof? Well, look at the lovely lassies in swanky play-suits--picking the equally lovely daffodils. Ah, Spring!
SNOW-FOOTBALL FOR THE "IRISH"
SOUTH BEND, IND.--200 prospective gridiron stalwarts turn out under Notre Dame's new coach, Frank Leahy. They call it "Spring foot-ball," but Winter is still here--and the players find the game's on ice!
DUKE REFEREES GOLD MATCH
NASSAU, B.W.I.--The Duke of Windsor presides as referee during a special exhibition match for the British Red Cross, played by Bobby Jones, Walter Hagen, Tommy Armour and Gene Sarazen. The Duchess presents trophies!
VOL. 13--NO. 963
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1941
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1941-03-18, 1941
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963
Topic / Theme
Military alliances, War, Presidents, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 984, May 29, 1941
in Universal Newsreels, Release 984 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 4 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, and Dwight Eisenhower.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 984 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 4 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, and Dwight Eisenhower.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
F. D. R. PROCLAIMS "WAR" EMERGENCY
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Putting the nation on a virtual war footing, the President announces to dictator nations that the U. S. will fight to prevent encroachment in the Western Hemisphere, and that our naval vessels will answer...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, and Dwight Eisenhower.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
F. D. R. PROCLAIMS "WAR" EMERGENCY
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Putting the nation on a virtual war footing, the President announces to dictator nations that the U. S. will fight to prevent encroachment in the Western Hemisphere, and that our naval vessels will answer force with force in defending the freedom of the seas. Pan-American diplomats hear and applaud his epochal challenge!
BRITISH AVENGE THE HOOD
A dramatic epic of the sea comes to an end! The British battle-cruiser, H.M.S. Hood, sunk off Greenland by the Nazi battleship, Bismarck, is avenged when English warships and planes cripple the marauding Bismarck after a four-day chase, and send it to its doom.
GAS "BRONCS" IN DIZZY HILL CLIMB
FOX RIVER GROVE, ILL.--Dare-devil drivers pilot their mechanical "broncs" up the steep slope of Cary Hill--45 degrees up and up! Nasty spills are the penalty for trying--but the boys keep right at it!
WATER-SKI-JUMPING NEW THRILL
STOCKTON, CALIF.--Water skiing with a new twist--! Now it's water-ski-jumping, with daring slat-men sailing through the air over a tricky incline! Some make it--while others, well, they get dunked--and how!
THE ARMY "STOPS A TANK"
FT. ETHAN ALLEN, VT.--The latest method of stopping tanks is demonstrated by troops of the "Alexander Hamilton" Battery, using 75 mm. guns. The target is towed across the terrain--and is no cinch to hit!
MODERN "TARZANS" TAKE A BOW
PHILADELPHIA, PA.--"Muscles on parade" captions this display of male pulchritude, assembled for the National A.A.U. weight-lifting tourney and the annual "Mr. America" contest. Girls--don't miss it!
SOLDIERS IN "KNOCK-OUT" FIGHT
CAMP UPTON, N. Y.--There's a small-scale war going on at the "draftee" training camp, as two heavy-weights go to town in a bang-up battle that thrills the soldier-guests! Soldiers know a real "war" when they see it!
VOL. 13--NO. 984
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1941
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1941-05-29, 1941
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Military aid, Military alliances, Presidents, Military academies, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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